Information Session: Advance your Career with a Master’s in College Student Personnel Administration

January 23, 2015, 8:51 AM

Find out how a master’s in College Student Personnel Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville can help you advance your career in higher education at an upcoming information session.

Register here and learn more about this high-quality program Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9-11 a.m. on the first floor of Alumni Hall at SIUE.

Housed in the Department of Educational Leadership, the College Student Personnel Administration program provides an educational opportunity for student affairs employees or anyone interested in pursuing a career in higher education student affairs.

“Students will develop critical leadership skills through the program’s combination of advanced research, applied coursework and practicum experiences,” said Curt Lox, dean of the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior.

The program will prepare students to succeed in entry- to mid-level student affairs or higher education administration positions in two-year or four-year public and private institutions. Occupations in this category include directors and other positions in multiple areas in colleges and universities, such as financial aid, advising, service learning, Greek life, residential life and international programs.

“By delivering this program primarily in the evenings, students who work full-time will have the opportunity to attend,” Lox explained. “Most courses are web-assisted or hybrid online, providing further flexibility for students working toward their master’s.”

The 36-hour program includes 27 hours of coursework in college student personnel administration, six hours of practicum and three hours of final research project. Students are encouraged to apply now for the summer 2015 cohort, as space is limited.